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Chargers' Daiyan Henley plays through grief after brother's shooting death

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley started and played Sunday because football is his escape

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers linebacker took the field in honor of his brother following tragedy Brother of Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley lost his life in a shooting in South Los Angeles on Halloween night.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Daiyan Henley on Playing to Honor His Brother: "I Needed to Do This for My Family" Linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media following the Week 9 victory over the Tennessee Titans to discuss playing in honor of his brot...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Daiyan Henley's brother shot dead: Big U's son killed on Halloween as Chargers LB suffers devastating news ahead of Titans game Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley's brother, Jabari Henley, was murdered hours before Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Relatively quiet Thursday Henley recorded four tackles (one solo) during Thursday's 37-10 win versus the Vikings.

Impact Henley only played 39 defensive snaps in a Week 8 game that got out of hand relatively quickly, limiting his tackling opportunities. IDP managers will hope he gets more chances in Week 9, but the Chargers will be traveling to take on a Tennessee squad that throws the ball more than almost any other team in the league.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daiyan Henley on Facing the Vikings on 'TNF' Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media to discuss the upcoming game against the Vikings, how the team will respond after the...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Limited production in Week 7 Henley recorded two tackles in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.

Impact Henley was uncharacteristically quiet in Week 7, securing a season-low two stops. The linebacker was limited at practice throughout the week due to a groin injury and it's possible his lack of production could be due to the injury. Henley has still registered 48 total tackles (25 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding an interception over seven games this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in Week 7 Henley recorded two tackles in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.

Impact Henley was uncharacteristically quiet in Week 7, securing a season-low two stops. The linebacker was limited at practice throughout the week due to a groin injury, and it's possible his lack of production could be due to the injury. Henley has registered 48 total tackles (25 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and an interception over seven games this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daiyan Henley: "We Move Forward" Linebacker Daiyan Henley meets with the media following the Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Good to go against Indianapolis Henley (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Henley was limited in the first two practices of the week due to a groin injury, but he's been cleared for Sunday's game after practicing in full Friday. His availability is a boost for the Chargers, especially with fellow linebacker Troy Dye (thumb) currently listed as questionable. Henley has 46 tackles (25 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by groin injury Henley was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury.

Impact Henley has played every defensive snap this season, including the Chargers' Week 6 win over Miami. There's no indication he's in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against the Colts, though his practice participation in the next two days should provide further insight.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads LA with seven stops Henley tallied seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 29-27 victory versus Miami.

Impact Henley's seven tackles paced the Chargers in the narrow victory. The third-year linebacker has been quite consistent this season, notching between seven and 10 stops in five of his six games so far. Overall, Henley has registered 46 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with two pass defenses (including an interception).

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight stops in defeat Henley recorded eight total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders.

Impact Henley remained rather productive in Week 5, reaching at least eight takedowns for the fourth time this season. The linebacker has cooled off a little since a red-hot start to the year, but he has still compiled 39 total tackles (22 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which was an interception, over five games.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

I was wrong about Daiyan Henley and he's rubbing it in every week Daiyan Henley has emerged as one of the best players on the Chargers roster... which is not what I expected back in 2023.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Bounces back against Giants Henley recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.

Impact Henley has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in every game and delivered his highest solo tackle total of the season in Week 4. He has at least eight combined stops in three of four contests and is one of the top linebacker options, given the injuries and underperformance at the position early in the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daiyan Henley: "One Man Picks Up Another" Linebacker Daiyan Henley speaks with the media ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Just four tackles against Denver Henley logged four tackles (two solo) during the Chargers' 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Sunday marked just the fifth time since 2024 that Henley has logged five tackles or less in a regular-season game, though he still finished tied for second on the Chargers behind Derwin James (12). Henley has played every single defensive snap this season, and despite the dip in tackling production Sunday, the 2023 third-rounder is on pace to crack 100-plus tackles for a second consecutive season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Just four tackles against Denver Henley logged four tackles (two solo) during the Chargers' 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Sunday marked just the fifth time since the start of the 2024 season that Henley has logged five tackles or less in a regular-season game, though he still finished tied for second on the Chargers behind Derwin James (12). Henley has played every single defensive snap this season, and despite the dip in tackling production Sunday, the 2023 third-rounder is on pace to crack 100-plus tackles for a second consecutive season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 3 Henley (illness) is active for Sunday's AFC West clash against Denver, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Henley logged a DNP/LP/DNP progression during the practice week, but he's feeling well enough to suit up Sunday. The third-year linebacker has had a great start to the campaign, tallying 18 tackles -- including 2.0 sacks -- and an interception through two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers-Broncos Inactives for Week 3: Daiyan Henley Will Play, KeAndre Lambert-Smith Out vs. Denver Here are the Chargers inactive players for Week 3 against the Broncos at SoFi Stadium

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Questionable for Week 3 Henley (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Henley has been on the injury report with an illness for nearly a week, though he still played 100 percent of defensive snaps in Week 2 against Las Vegas. Despite not practicing Friday, Henley's recent pattern suggests he'll likely be able to suit up come Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Henley (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official website reports.

Impact Henley was able to play through an illness in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Raiders, ultimately recording 10 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding an interception. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice this week ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant all around in win Henley tallied 10 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception in the Chargers' win over the Raiders on Monday.

Impact Henley had a dominant outing all around in Sunday's victory as not only did he lead Los Angeles in tackles but also managed to both pick off and sack Geno Smith while playing all 70 defensive snaps. The 25-year-old has already racked up 2.0 sacks across his first two outings and will look to build off this strong performance versus the Broncos.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Chargers' surging linebacker compared to Michael Jordan for Week 2 performance | Sporting News Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley is pacing a solid defense.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Daiyan Henley's 'Flu Game' Adds to 'Rising Superstar' and Chargers' Super Bowl Cases

Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley played with a fever and a sinus inflection in their win over the Raiders, but still dominated. That led Ji...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Chargers' Daiyan Henley plays through grief after brother's shooting death

Daiyan Henley's 'Flu Game' Adds to 'Rising Superstar' and Chargers' Super Bowl Cases